Pre-Game Talk: 5 in a row? Hurricanes up next

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

my mood of the day-no idea why--having a flash back to a xmas party many, many years ago?-more fun being an oiler in the 80's then the last few years

I actually have a rare weekday off. I think my energy will be best spent trying to learn the guitar riff "money for nothing" -Dire Straights.

I heard it's a hard one to learn.

 

[brentashton]

Wearing one of my Bear jerseys for the game. Will cheer when he scores (former Oiler guaranteed goal) and cheer louder when the Oilers win. And my son is the DD for the game so look out Carolina. Gonna be a good time and a good game.

Enjoy the game, you have a good son!

 

[Jumptheshark]

I actually have a rare weekday off. I think my energy will be best spent trying to learn the guitar riff "money for nothing" -Dire Straights.

I heard it's a hard one to learn.

One of the biggest misconceptions about that song is that it is about WORKING for the weekend and not working FOR the weekend. The song is about spending Wednesday and Thursday plotting what you are doing for the weekend. It was originally called Working forward to the Weekend but in the studio, Bruce Fairburn changed the title

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

One of the biggest misconceptions about that song is that it is about WORKING for the weekend and not working FOR the weekend. The song is about spending Wednesday and Thursday plotting what you are doing for the weekend. It was originally called Working forward to the Weekend but in the studio, Bruce Fairburn changed the title

That's awesome, man. It was also one of the first songs banned from radio because he says Homophobic Slur 3 times.

Edit: it starts with a 'F' and rhymes with maggot, the slur. I was censored.

Edit X2: I guess they were talking about Motley Crue when they laid down that slur. Jealous

 

[brentashton]

It’s a great song. Thanks for the all day ear worm!

That little fmaggot got his own jet airplane, that little fmaggot he’s a millionaire…

 

[Czechboy]

Is it wrong that I hope Ethan Bear scores?

 

[tardigrade81]

I can see McDavid getting an epic late goal in the third to make this one a bit exciting!

We lose 4-1

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

I think they will play better, they have done some to good things the last couple of games. I think the game day thread will be untenable to be a part of though.

 

[Shanahanigans]

This article was heartbreaking, specifically the part where he said that he felt was left on an island last season and never got any support when he struggled. For his sake, I'm glad he got traded to a team that values him as a person and a player.

 

[tardigrade81]

I want Klef back

 

[Arpeggio]

Come on Tipp, let's see some new lines!

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Come on Tipp, let's see some new lines!

Come on Ken, let's see a new coach!

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Come on Tipp, let's see some new lines!

Come on Tipp, you need to spend more quality time with your family for the Holidays, so go do that, Woodcroft can handle things here.

 

[The Safe Play]

This article was heartbreaking, specifically the part where he said that he felt was left on an island last season and never got any support when he struggled. For his sake, I'm glad he got traded to a team that values him as a person and a player.

Where is this article? Always felt like the org was against him and would love to read it. If we don't win the cup I hope he does with Carolina, I always loved him and thought he would be a long term piece to the Oilers success.

 

[BlackDogg]

If Oilers lose 5 games in a row it's time to rethink the coaching staff.

You had me at 4 in a row

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

What a putz.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

What a putz.

Don't forget that Bear absolutely sucked.

 

[Soundwave]

This article was heartbreaking, specifically the part where he said that he felt was left on an island last season and never got any support when he struggled. For his sake, I'm glad he got traded to a team that values him as a person and a player.

When you play that bad in the playoffs for two seasons in a row in any Canadian market you are going to the hear about it.

The racial aspect of the taunting was unacceptable, Canada is so quick to point fingers at the US for their problems, but we have more than our share in that regard up here especially towards Aboriginal people. Both McDavid and Draisaitl stepped up to denounce that, but what these are much deeper rooted problems in Canadian society, asking McDavid to some how solve that problem is some what ridiculous.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Don't forget that Bear absolutely sucked.

He sucked for a small period time and sure enough he flourishes elsewhere. He's not the first, and he won't be the last.

Just imagine if Evan Bouchard struggles in the playoffs and we trade him for like Dillon Dube or some shit.

 

[The Safe Play]

When you play that bad in the playoffs for two seasons in a row in any Canadian market you are going to the hear about it.

The racial aspect of the taunting was unacceptable, Canada is so quick to point fingers at the US for their problems, but we have more than our share in that regard up here especially towards Aboriginal people. Both McDavid and Draisaitl stepped up to denounce that, but what these are much deeper rooted problems in Canadian society, asking McDavid to some how solve that problem is some what ridiculous.

Or you know management can support him better and not trade an asset for pennies on the dollar, just a thought.

 

[Soundwave]

He sucked for a small period time and sure enough he flourishes elsewhere. He's not the first, and he won't be the last.

It's unfortunate but he really was a tire fire in both Hawks and Jets series, like -8 in 8 games is awful, people shit on Tyson Barrie for defensive play but he was +1 in the Jets series by comparison.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

He sucked for a small period time and sure enough he flourishes elsewhere. He's not the first, and he won't be the last.

Just imagine if Evan Bouchard struggles in the playoffs and we trade him for like Dillon Dube or some shit.

Meh, Bear was a liability. I'm glad he's gone.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

It's unfortunate but he really was a tire fire in both Hawks and Jets series, like -8 in 8 games is awful, people shit on Tyson Barrie for defensive play but he was +1 in the Jets series by comparison.

We jettisoned Eberle after one tough playoffs and sure enough he's been pretty good with the Isles ever since. 13G, 21A, 34 points in 49 games.

 

[Soundwave]

We jettisoned Eberle after one tough playoffs and sure enough he's been pretty good with the Isles ever since. 13G, 21A, 34 points in 49 games.

I don't think they could afford Eberle's contract and stay under the cap though that played a factor too. Strome at 3 mill fit in the cap, Eberle at 6 mill would've put the Oilers over the cap.

But Canadian markets are tough. One bad playoffs you can usually get a pass for, but when it's two in a row, you're gonna start to get heat.

I'd take Eberle on the current team at 2 million too, but it's kinda hard at 5.5 million.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

We jettisoned Eberle after one tough playoffs and sure enough he's been pretty good with the Isles ever since. 13G, 21A, 34 points in 49 games.

Meh, Eberle was a liability. I'm glad he's gone.